no comment Georgian police arrest opposition leader Nika Melia after storming HQ Shortly afterward, they sprayed tear gas and forced their way into a room that had been barricaded by Melia and his supporters. 23/02/2021
Spain Third night of violence in Spain over rap artist Pablo Hasél's jailing Nearly 80 people have been arrested and more than 100 injured since Tuesday amid a furore over free speech and use of violence by Hasél's supporters and police. 18/02/2021
no comment Pablo Hasel: Violence in Madrid and Barcelona over rapper's jailing Spanish police clashed on Wednesday night with protesters in Madrid and Barcelona, as fresh demonstrations broke out over the jailing of a rapper for tweets insulting police and the monarchy. 18/02/2021
no comment Hundreds protest against Myanmar coup outside Yangon shopping centre Demonstrators called for civil disobedience as mass street protests against military rule in Myanmar entered their second week. 14/02/2021
Myanmar Thousands defy military in Myanmar to continue anti-coup protests Thousands of protesters in Myanmar have defied a ban on gatherings by the military who ousted the elected government two weeks ago. 14/02/2021
Thailand Thai police clash with pro-democracy protesters over detained leaders The protesters demanded the release of four of their leaders who have been detained and await trial for defaming the monarchy. 13/02/2021
no comment Haitian police fire tear gas on hundreds of protesters Haitian police fire tear gas on hundreds of protesters 12/02/2021
Poland Women's rights activist charged for role in Polish protests A leader of the Polish Women’s Strike, the movement that has led mass nationwide protests against a near total abortion ban in Poland, has been charged with criminal felonies. 11/02/2021
world news Police shooting of street artist sparks violent protests in Chile The fatal police shooting of a street performer in Chile sparks violent protests in the capital Santiago and calls for reform on social media. 07/02/2021
no comment Myanmar anti-coup protests grow as army broadens internet crackdown Myanmar saw its largest anti-coup protests yet on Saturday with young demonstrators spilling on to the streets to denounce the new military regime, despite a nationwide internet blackout. 06/02/2021
India India: Farmers block roads as thousands protest over agriculture laws The latest protests came a day after India's agriculture minister defended the laws in parliament, dampening hopes of a settlement. 06/02/2021
Netherlands One protester on why he took to the streets over Dutch COVID curfew "Why do we need to first vaccinate 90-year-olds?" asked Marcel R. "From my point of view, no one needs to live to 110. I'd rather my children be able to go to a café or a concert." 06/02/2021
no comment Students rally against coup at Myanmar campus Students came out to demand that soldiers return to their barracks, release the country's detained leaders, including Aung San Suu Kyi, and restore democracy. 05/02/2021
no comment Yangon and Bangkok become protest grounds against Myanmar coup The applause in Yangon on Thursday came as about 70 recently elected lawmakers defied the new military government on Thursday by convening a symbolic meeting of the Parliament that was prevented from opening. 05/02/2021
Turkey Turkey rejects criticism of its handling of ongoing student protests Students have been protesting the appointment of an Erdogan loyalist as the rector of Istanbul's prestigious Bogazici University, with some demonstrations resulting in clashes with security forces. 04/02/2021
no comment Protesters call for Tokyo to act over military coup in Myanmar The coup came earlier this week as the country's new parliament was set to sit for the first time following elections last year. 03/02/2021
Places What are Indian farmers protesting and how is Rihanna involved? A backlash against ‘sensationalist’ celebrity tweets emerges, as farmers continue to strike on the streets of India. 03/02/2021
no comment Watch: Artists perform in Paris to highlight 'asphyxiation of culture' Around 30 of them performed outside the French capital's Gare du Nord station, reading or performing on small theatre stages. 01/02/2021